From the EVP’s Desk
It’s time to appreciate the harvest of results from past and continuing labor, which is made more poignant when shared collectively.
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Online Registration Closes Oct. 29
Register before Friday, October 17th, to take advantage of discounted rates. Online registration will close on October 29th. On-site registration will be available beginning on November 5th.
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2025 Design Awards Announced
Join us in celebrating these 24 projects chosen for 2025 Design Awards at the Visions for Architecture on November 6, 2025.
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Annual Membership Meeting
The agenda and statements from the candidates for office are now available. Please plan to attend on November 6, 2025.
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Visions for Architecture Gala
Celebrate our 2025 Honors and Design Award winners on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Tickets on sale until sold out or October 29th.
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Newly Licensed
We all understand the dedication and effort required to study for and pass the ARE. Congratulations to the following member for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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PAC Award Announcement
It came down to the wire, but we have a winner. Who’s going home with $1,000 for Architecture Week?
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ELA Applications Due November 12
Applications are now open for the 2026 class of Emerging Leaders in Architecture. Make sure you complete your application in time to be considered for the 2026 class.
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ELA Informational Zoom Call
Join us for a one-hour Zoom call to learn more about the ELA program, hear past participants’ testimonies, and ask questions.
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Call for a New SFx Representative
It has been an honor and a truly rewarding experience, but it’s time to hand over the reins to another member who can benefit from this great opportunity.
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We Have Our Next StAR
Associates constitute almost twenty percent of AIA membership nationwide; twenty-three percent in Virginia.
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Save the Date – LAB Program 2026 Applications open December 5!
Are you an architect ready to elevate your career? LAB is an intensive, cohort-based program that provides you with the essential business acumen and leadership skills needed to thrive in today’s dynamic architectural world.
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Welcome New Members
We are always excited to welcome new members to Virginia. The following members recently joined AIA Virginia.
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Advocacy in Action
How AIA Virginia addresses procurement violations through violation letters.
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Disability in Architecture
“Where Are My People” series by Dr. Kendall A. Nicholson, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, and ACSA have a new installment on Disability in Architecture.
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Amber Book
Want to support our associate members on their path to licensure? Donate to the AIA Virginia Foundation. If you are ready to get licensed, we have discounted Amber Book subscriptions.
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COTE Corner
VA COTE Committee is meeting at ArchEx for a Coffee Networking session on Friday, November 7 from 8:00-8:45. Join us!
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LGBTQIA+ Alliance Outing: Happy Hour @ ArchEx
Join the AIA Northern Virginia LGBTQIA+ Alliance for a fun Happy Hour at Hotel Greene on Wednesday, November 5, at 7 PM. We will kick off the 2025 ArchEx conference with refreshments, mini-golf, and community connection in a lively environment. The event is free with advance registration.
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Get Registered, Get Set, Vote!
Voting is one of the most powerful ways to make your voice heard and help shape the future of your community, your state, and your profession. Citizen-Architects vote.
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Update to the Equity Guides
Turn awareness into action. The new Activation Kit builds on the foundation of AIA’s Guides for Equitable Practice and provides ready-to-use tools to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion in architecture. You’ll find the new slide decks + facilitation guides for each chapter on our EDI Resources page.
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The Dues Payment Installment Plan is Back!
You’ll be receiving your 2026 AIA Dues invoice soon. You can now set up a payment plan.
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